Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
Great question, Peggy! I can think of at least one clear example of a non-healing of a believer: The Bible says of him in Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?
Great question, Donna Colosimo! In a sense, yes, Jesus was the first real really big gift God gave us. He is the Bread of life. The Bible says in Genesis 1...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
We are given the answer to this question in verses 9-10 of this passage: “9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?
Great question, Eric! I believe the word, "replenish," has a specific meaning in Genesis 1:28. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it means, ": to...
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Eric Moore
Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?
The earth was brand new. What was there to replenish? Gen. 1:28: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the ...
Genesis 1:28
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Christopher Brown
Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?
I believe the first gift ever given is established based on the following: The bible says in Revelation 13:8 that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that we should 'not be like the horse or mule?'
“Do not be like the horse or like the mule,” God counsels in Psalm 32:9, and David disobeyed his own counsel. The horse sometimes wants to rush ahead...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
God so loved the "world." The Greek word for "world" is kosmos. There are several different meanings in the Bible for this word. We must determine which...
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John Appelt
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
The references to prophecies, tongues, and knowledge are about special verbal sign gifts. I Corinthians 13:8-12 is clear that they will come to an end. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
The power to supernaturally heal others is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit enumerated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12. Although Jesus mentioned this healing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What if I don't feel saved?
When I was in Campus Crusade for Christ at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, I participated in evangelizing other students. One thing they (CCC)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
I would say that it would be necessary to consider the accomplished fact of the child's birth separately from the process of it. Children are a blessing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
Leviticus 12:5-7 But especially vv. 5 and 7. 5 If she gives birth to a daughter, for two weeks the woman will be unclean, as during her period. Then s...
Leviticus 12:1 - 8
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?
Both animals move their jaws in such a manner as to appear to be chewing the cud. They considered the hyrax and rabbit as clean animals because of the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How will we be "enriched in every way"? (2 Corinthians 9:11)
Colossians 3:1-4 We are to lay up treasure in heaven by what we do. Colossians 3:5-6 The wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. Believers. Not...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)
Yes, God does change His mind. When Johah preached to Nineveh and they changed then God repented. He changed his mind and did not destroy Nineveh. The word...
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Kenneth Darling
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
John 3:16, Possibly the single most popular verse in the Bible, at the very least the most well known. But what does this verse mean exactly? I kind of have...
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John Appelt
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
God so loved the world. That God loved the world so much is a powerful message. However, this is not the way it was intended by John. The Greek word for ‘so’...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
Mark 16:1 - 20
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Jesus experience EVERY human temptation? (Hebrews 4:15)
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points [things] tempted like as we are, yet...
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Rajesh Sony
What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
Are you referring to verse 16? "On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords." Well, first off, it doesn't say he has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?
My understanding is that, although the hyrax and the rabbit are now known technically not to be true ruminants (that is, to chew the cud), their digestive...
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Rajesh Sony
How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?
Good question. They can't. And they won't. People cannot live eternally without the tree of life (which is a metaphor for God's presence). They are actually...
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John Appelt
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
The question, “How can I know if I am one of the elect?” is really one that cannot be asked. The question assumes God predestines or chooses those who will...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is unity so important to the essence of the church?
In a word, sanctification. It means being set apart. To be distinct from what is common. 1 Corinthians 1:30: "But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?
This was a sinful people in Exodus 32. 1 THE TEST ‘Moses delayed to come down’ Exod 32:1; Matt. 24:48 2 THE FAILURE ‘These be thy gods, O Israel’ Exod. 32:4,...
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Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Bezaleel?
First, see the big picture: 2 of God’s Chosen Workmen are found mainly in Exod. 31:1-11; 35:30-35. (1) Bezaleel means ‘Shadow of God’ (Isa. 49:2): was of the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the biblical method of evangelism?
Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. When we trust Jesus alone apart from works or action we are given eternal...
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What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
Revelation 19:11 - 16
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How could Jesus experience EVERY human temptation? (Hebrews 4:15)
Jesus experienced every type of human temptation when Satan tempted Him, described in Matthew 4:1-10, and Luke 4:1-12. The three temptations describe three...
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Should a Christian go to a chiropractor / seek chiropractic treatment?
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Why is unity so important to the essence of the church?
John 17:20 - 24
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, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?
Honestly, I, a Christian, don't play video games, but I have advised an avid video game player who once professed Christ, saying, "Why not try 'Left Behind:...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How to pray for some one who is terminally ill?
I would pray for comfort and peace for the person and all concerned. I would declare that it is God's choice. I would request healing. I would be thankful...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Would Leviticus 5:1 apply today to so many high profile politicians refusing to testify, even when served with a subpoena?
When interpreting Old Testament laws the born again Christian must be watchful and careful. There are ceremonial laws, moral laws and civil laws found in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who are the men who crept in unnoticed in verse 4 of Jude?
Jude 4 Mockers. Jude foresaw the coming of mockers in the last time who would walk after their own lusts— 16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is Jesus often referred to as Jesus of Nazareth?
There were many Jewish men with the name Jesus (Joshua), so He would be known as “Jesus of Nazareth” (Acts 2:22) to differentiate Him from the other Jewish...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of,"It is hard for you to kick against the goads"?
Pricks are goads, sharp-pointed sticks used to drive or direct draft animals like oxen. Stubborn animals kick against the goads (a goad is a long rod with a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?
Leviticus 11:5-6 especially. Context: Lev. 11:4 “‘There are some that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, but you must not eat them. The ca...
Leviticus 11:1 - 47
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is Jesus often referred to as Jesus of Nazareth?
Saying that Jesus was from Nazareth is similar to saying someone who is a celebrity is from the South Bronx, East Los Angeles, the South side of Chicago, or...